Lets get honest… I failed.

Folks, let me be as honest as I know how here—I failed. I started out last year on this plan to get healthy and I’m sitting here a year later only 20 pounds lighter than I was last year at this time… I started at 325 and today I’m at 305. 20 pounds...

First time watching Star Wars…

35 years old and I’ve never watched Star Wars until this weekend. After so much confusing conversation with Star Wars enthusiast over what order to watch the movies in. My Boys and I just finished Star Wars IV, V, VI… For whatever reason I didn’t...

4 Types of Friends Every Pastor Needs

Ike Reighard Pastors may be the most well-known, loneliest men on the face of the earth. Friendship is a vital part of New Testament ministry and leadership. Without quality, biblical friendships, we are modeling a flawed Christian lifestyle for our church members....

REFLECTIONS ON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

REFLECTIONS ON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL| BY RICK BARTLETT Rick’s Twitter I have spent a career working with high school students in a variety of capacities: teacher, youth pastor, camp director- and now as a parent. For the past couple weeks, I have been following...

The Perfect Youth Ministry Volunteer

Youth Pastor, Chris Dortch, in North Carolina recently posted on his church’s blog looking for volunteers. Here’s what he’s looking for — sounds pretty good to us. What would the “perfect” youth ministry volunteer look like?  I think I have an...